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UKRI-6164 Atlassian License Renewal - 26/27

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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29 Jun 2026 at 14:58

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) as the buying organisation, focusing on the renewal of Atlassian licenses for the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC). This contract falls under the software-related services industry category, with the location specified as the South East of the United Kingdom, postal code OX11 0QX. The process reached the award stage, with Spectrum Groupe Ltd being the awarded supplier. The procurement was carried out using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement, and the tender period ended on 19th June 2026. The contract period starts on 21st June 2026 and ends on 21st July 2027, with the total contract value amounting to £53,527.94.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), such as technology service providers specialising in software solutions, to showcase their capabilities in handling large-scale software licensing, which is critical for organisations like UKRI. Companies with expertise in software services can leverage such contracts to build a reputable portfolio, thus aiding their business growth. Given the nature of the procurement, businesses experienced in framework agreements might find this tender particularly beneficial, paving the way for further collaborations with governmental bodies and research institutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-6164 Atlassian License Renewal - 26/27

Notice Description

Atlassian licenses renewal for STFC

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1e1b2829-bd7f-4c31-887f-4a324e52445d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f0252cd-0b5e-44ab-9798-07bb353d16e4
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£53,527 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£53,527 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
20 Jun 2026 - 21 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPECTRUM GROUPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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